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Its so skin-friendly, you’re free to use itall over your body.
board-certified dermatologist atAudubon Dermatologyin New Orleans
In addition to being great for acne-prone skin, its also got the National Eczema Associations Seal of Acceptance.
Sulfate surfactants are detergents.
And so it can just overdo it for people who already have dry, sensitive skin.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is the most common sulfate youll find in your hair-care products.
People dont think about all the fragrances in their shampoos, says Dr. Kazin.
There are a lot of irritations from these strong, strong fragrances.
So I would look for ones that have a low fragrance level or that are labeled hypoallergenic.
Preservatives
Preservatives are another common ingredient known to cause sensitivities.
Its very inexpensive, so its in a lot of things, but you could be sensitive to that.
board-certified dermatologist atAudubon Dermatologyin New Orleans
I would go with shampoos that have lower preservative levels.
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If you think your shampoo is to blame, its time to make a swap.
Ingredients are listed in order of concentration in the formula, says Dr. Spann.
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